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HANDLING OF MATERIALS

220162520007 · 08/24/2016 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC

Details

Degree of injury
DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
Classification
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Accident type
Over-exertion in lifting objects
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Machine maintenance
Injury source
METAL COVERS & GUARDS
Nature of injury
SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
Body part
UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
Days lost
0
Mine experience
0.02 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
American Electric Power Company Inc
Operator
Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
Mine
1601031

Narrative

Employee had changed oil in D10N bull dozer as employee was putting up the left side engine guard with left hand, at which time the employee felt like left arm got a cramp in it. Employee reported to supervisor that arm was still hurting after about an hour had passed. The employee was taken to the doctor and was diagnosed with a sprain to the bicep muscle in the left arm.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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